Located at the foot of the northern slope of the Sierra de Mijas, this village opens on to the Guadalhorce valley offering fascinating views of citrus groves, all types of horticulture, ancient olives groves, cereal crops and the natural majesty of the mountains covered in pines from the village right up to their peaks looking over the blue Mediterranean with its privileged geographic location these lands have favoured man’s presence from prehistoric times.
In Alhaurín el Grande there is an extensive range of sports instalation both public and private.
The town hall offers a covered stadium, tennis and basketball courts, indoor football. Pitch Information of how to take advantage of these facilities can be found by phoning the sports centre on 952 491216.
An extensive range of private golf courses are available in the area, too
-Alhaurin Golf Hotel & Resort: it is only 5 minutes from the town centre behind the Mijas mountains. This 27 hole course opened in 1993, is one of the newest courses along the Costa del Sol. Its designer, Severiano Ballesteros, has managed to harmonise the lush greenest of its splendid greens with the sometimes rough local mountain vegetation resulting in a delightful contrast. More information and green fees can be consulted at 952 595800
-Lauro Golf: ten minutes from Alhaurín el Grande town centre, although inside the township of Alhaurin de la Torre, this 27 hole course opened in 1992 has breathtaking views of Málaga bay and the surrounding mountains. Co-designers Folco Nardi and Mariano Benítez after having finished the initial 18 holes added a new 9 hole course ensuring a pleasurable golfing experience for all handicap holders. Year after year with replantation of trees and shrubs the course has an ever changing aspect. The Club house number is 952 412767.
Over the centuries Alhaurín has seen a variety of distinct cultures but the muslim heritage is predominant. Architecturally the town has a great deal to offer. The Covered Arch (Arco del Cobertizo) belonging to the town wall and the Tower of Jubrique (Torre de Jubrique) a defensive fortification both served as refuge for the local population and a defensive boundary. Alongside the defensive remains the religius heritage can be found with the Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación Church a prime example of XVII architecture, where the image of the Virgin of Grace, the patron can be found. The Hermitage of San Sebastián today houses the Brotherhood of our Lord Jesus of Nazareth known as “Los Moraos”. In the chapel of Santa Vera Cruz the Royal venerable Brotherhood of Santo Cristo de la Vera Cruz, Maria Santisima de la Soledad and the Holy Burial “Los Verdes” can be contemplated.
Last but not least the Molino de la Paca with more than 120 years olive oil production, can be visited not only as a museum piece but as a fully functionally traditional press. All modern security measures have been taken into consideration and visitors can taste the single pressed olive oil and buy some to take home along with other local delicacies.
